Bill’s Bottle Depot in Salmon Arm is now accepting light fixtures under the LightRecycle program.
Residents can drop off household quantities of light fixtures, as well as various kinds of bulbs, for recycling without charge as of Jan. 1.
Some examples of accepted lighting fixtures include:
• bike light
• floor lamps
• security lights
• ceiling fixtures
• light strings
• table and desk lamps
• chandeliers
• outdoor fixtures
• wall fixtures
• flashlights
• recessed pot lights
• work lights
“A lot of people are going to be pleased to have a place to drop off their light fixtures and bulbs because it will be a convenient and free way to dispose of them,” says Columbia Shuswap Regional District waste reduction co-ordinator Carmen Fennell.
Besides the fixtures, most household bulbs can also be dropped off including fluorescent tubes, incandescent and halogen bulbs and even replacement projector lamps.
The lights and light fixtures add to the host of other items already accepted by Bills Bottle Depot, including electronics, small appliances, and power tools.
Bill’s Bottle Depot is located at 2840 – 13th Ave. SW.